IM Marco Dobrikov

Hello!
My name is Marco Dobrikov, and I am a 21-year-old International Master from Germany.
I'm currently studying psychology and constantly working on my chess in my free time, so I have helpful advice both on and off the board!

At the moment, I play chess actively, and my current goal is to become a Grandmaster!

Some of my greatest achievements so far include:

- A performance rating of 2765 with 8.5/9 points against opponents averaging 2320 at the WWRR.
- Competing against Germany's chess elite (and nearly the world's) at the Masterclass Tournament 2025, including Vincent Keymer, where I managed to beat a Grandmaster rated over 2600.
- Winning a GM round-robin tournament with a performance rating of 2530.
- Sharing 1st place at the German Candidates 2024, qualifying for the Masterclass.
- German Vice Rapid Champion 2020.

I will help you develop a deeper understanding of the game.
Together, we will optimize your openings based on your personal strengths and weaknesses, ensuring you enter each game with confidence.
You will efficiently recognize common patterns and sharpen your ability to find creative resources, even in the most complex positions.

The most important step is to analyze your recent games. I will get to know you as a player, understand your thought process, and focus on your current needs.
As a dynamic and risk-friendly player myself, I will sharpen your tactical eye and enhance your calculation skills—one of the most crucial aspects of chess.

You can contact me here on lichess or via email:
marcodobrikov9@gmail.com